Best Cognitive Publishing Ltd Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 59. Sensible conversations needed 25:16

3h ago25:16

25:16

At the beginning of July, it was announced that we would be getting a Labour government for the first time since the Conservatives won the 2010 General Election. This saw Sir Keir Starmer become Prime Minister, replacing Rishi Sunak – who subsequently announced his intention to step down as Leader of the Conservative Party. In the short space of ti…

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Ep 47. Magic, epiphanies and collaboration: How to lead in the NHS 43:31

9d ago43:31

43:31

For episode 47 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Sue Holden, the CEO at the Advancing Quality Alliance — otherwise known as Aqua. Sue spoke about her leadership philosophy, where that mindset comes from and the epiphanies she’s had while working in the NHS. She said: “We can focus on the ‘what’ and forget the ‘how’ is wher…

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Ep 58. AI in Local Government 20:31

22d ago20:31

20:31

Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting technology developments in recent times. Whilst it has seemingly endless possible uses across a number of sectors, AI can also bring major improvements for local authorities. To discuss the potential benefits, risks and challenges of authorities utilising artificial intelligence, Kent County Counc…

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Ep 58. Network Rail's Eye in the Sky 45:06

23d ago45:06

45:06

We are joined by the Head of Air Operations at Network Rail, Bradley Sparkes, and National Aerial Survey Specialist, Sean Leahy. Bradley and Sean offer some fascinating insight into how Network Rail patrols the British railway from the sky, identifying faults on helicopter and drone explorations. Sean discusses the technology his team uses, meaning…

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Ep 46. Primary Care and the Pandemic - What's Happened? 24:55

23d ago24:55

24:55

In Episode 46 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Trish Greenhalgh, who is a professor of primary care health sciences at the University of Oxford, as well as a former GP. Trish offered insight into how the primary care digital transformation journey is going, specifically since the explosion of innovation observed following…

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Ep 57. Maximising Digital Inclusion 24:12

1M ago24:12

24:12

Digitalisation is a big part of the future of the public sector, however organisations need to make sure that their digital ambitions don’t leave communities lagging behind, or unable to access the services they need. Discussing how organisations across the sector can transform digitally, bring communities with them, and his career in digital inclu…

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Ep 57.Maximising the UK Rail Network 22:17

1M ago22:17

22:17

Chris Gibb is a non executive director of DOHL and was formerly the CEO of Scottish Rail Holdings and COO of Virgin West Coast. He has over 40 years of experience in the rail industry and watched on like the rest of us as Phases 2a and 2b of HS2 were cancelled. Chris joins host Peter Johnson on the latest edition of the Rail Technology Magazine pod…

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Ep 45. What's next for health research? 18:49

2M ago18:49

18:49

For episode 45 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Nathalie Kingston, who is the director the National Institute for Health and Care Research BioResource. Nathalie explained everything from the inner workings of the BioResource and the UK’s research ecosystem, all the way to women in science and the NIHR’s inclusion strategy…

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Ep 56. Decisions Under Pressure - Mark Smyth 20:46

2M ago20:46

20:46

Decision making is a crucial part of leading in any industry, never mind the public sector. With decisions being made that can have life changing consequences for entire communities it is vital that leaders are accountable, able to make decisions under pressure, and able to foresee the challenges that they might face in the future. To talk about ma…

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Ep 44. What does patient safety actually mean? 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

For episode 44 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Tom Bell, who has held management roles in the public, private and third sector – working specifically with the NHS in digital, telehealth and now as a patient safety partner. Tom offered his insight into what patient safety actually means for the NHS, the make-up of the NHS…

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Ep 55. Why we mustn’t neglect councillor training - Cllr Liz Green 25:46

3M ago25:46

25:46

Ensuring that councillors are equipped with the proper skills is essential to making sure that council services run smoothly, and communities benefit from the best value for money. Whilst this may seem like a simple concept, some councils don’t train their councillors take councillor training as serious as they perhaps should. To explore more about…

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Ep 43. The Way Forward in Cancer Care 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

For episode 43 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Penny Kechagioglou, who is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Penny spoke about the main challenges and opportunities in cancer care at the moment, as well as how should prevention factor in to policy decisions an…

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Ep 54. It's all about data - Martin Dolce & Dan Westley, Oracle UK 37:15

3M ago37:15

37:15

21st century problems require 21st century solutions, and nowhere proves this as effectively as the public sector. Whether its using the latest technology to guide policy decisions, or simply making the sector more environmentally friendly, digital and data offer the answers to many of the questions being asked of public sector organisations. Marti…

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Ep. 53 Compassion and Co-operation - Dr Nik Johnson 23:40

4M ago23:40

23:40

Devolution is offering regions the opportunity to control more of the decisions that are being made locally, with communities reaping the benefits of every combined authority that pops up around the country. Established in March 2017, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is one of the most recently established combined authorities and it follows in the …

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Ep 42.Leadership in the NHS 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

In episode 42 of the National Health Executive podcast we were joined by Steve Gulati who is an associate professor at the University of Birmingham as well as director of healthcare leadership at the university’s Health Services Management Centre. During the podcast, we discussed the difference between leadership when he first joined the NHS in the…

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Ep 52. What is the point of Local Government? Cllr Pete Marland 24:51

5M ago24:51

24:51

The state of council finances is one of the most pressing issues across the public sector right now. As councils face bankruptcy, cut funding and reduced services, and the demands for those services from communities pile on the pressure, the government is set to announce its budget for the next financial year. In the 52nd episode of the Public Sect…

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Ep 56. Pushing forward innovation in Rail – Vaibhav Puri 31:34

5M ago31:34

31:34

In this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Vaibhav Puri, Director of Sector Strategy and Transformation at the Rail Safety and Standards Board. Vaibhav discusses in detail the role of the RSSB in how innovation in rail should be regulated and controlled and what needs to be done to make it as much an environment for innovat…

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Ep 51. Diversity, equality and representation, Stuart Love 18:56

5M ago18:56

18:56

It is the role of local government leaders to make the decisions that will best deliver for the communities that they represent. That much is obvious. How can they do this, however, if they are not accurately representative of those very communities? Great strides have been made in ensuring that everyone, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender…

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Ep 41. The truth about drones in the NHS 22:51

5M ago22:51

22:51

In episode 41 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Dr Angela Smith, research fellow at Bournemouth University, and Andy Oakey, research fellow at the University of Southampton, to discuss the viability of drones within the NHS transport system. Angela and Andy talked about some of the misinformation about drones and suggested…

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Ep 55. Rail revenue in the age of Great British Railways – Suzanne Donnelly 27:06

5M ago27:06

27:06

In this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Suzanne Donnelly, Director of Passenger Revenue at Great British Railway Transition Team. Great British Railways has a remit to fundamentally change the way that rail in this country is run. It has at its core, a programme of change for the network, and how it can be the best in cl…

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Ep 50. Myth-busting and unlocking potential, Cllr Anne Handley 13:42

6M ago13:42

13:42

In the 50th episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Leader of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council Cllr Anne Handley talks about the upcoming devolution deal for the region and what it can bring to East Yorkshire. Councillor Handley delved into the potential that East Yorkshire holds, ongoing transport issues and, touching on just how impor…

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Ep 49. Changing Aspirations with Devolution 16:26

6M ago16:26

16:26

On the latest episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Councillor Amanda Hopgood joins host Dan Benn to discuss the devolution deal that has been secured for the North East of England. As the Leader of Durham County Council, Amanda is brilliantly placed to talk about all of the main facets of such an important deal, especially with £4.2 bill…

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Ep 54. Sharpening the commercial focus of rail – Interview with Alicia Andrews 26:51

6M ago26:51

26:51

In this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Alicia Andrews, commercial director at Southeastern. Alicia is in charge of the commercial arm of one of Britain’s biggest operators on one of the Britain’s busiest lines. How can operators innovate and keep nimble in such a cost driven environment? Alicia explains how Southeastern…

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Ep 53: The challenges of Rail Recruitment - Kenny Burton, Matchtech Group 31:46

7M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we chat to Rail Director at STEM recruitment specialists, Matchtech about the challenges facing the industry in recruiting across the multiple different sectors currently and how the industry and the specialisms within rail have changed over the years and how it is still evolving. But we also…

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Ep 48.Achieving Net Zero - Cllr Abdul Jabbar - Oldham Council 22:05

7M ago22:05

22:05

As central government aims for the UK to be net zero by 2050, councils around the country make plans for how to reduce emissions. This episode’s guest, Oldham’s Councillor Abdul Jabbar outlines the importance of coming together to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint, the benefits of achieving net zero, and how Oldham Council are working to do just…

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Ep 52: TransCityRail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - 'Carbon Management Leadership - how are we meeting the challenges of leading Whole Life Carbon based decisions' - In partnership with ARUP 29:23

7M ago29:23

29:23

This episode brought to you by Arup takes a further look at how the industry is tackling decarbonisation and managing the competing voices and interests when deciding on how to manage it. This panel discuss how the rail sector asks if the industry is doing everything it can to hit the targets set from across the wider rail sector – From civils and …

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Ep47. Collaboration is key in local government - Cllr Liam Robinson 20:27

8M ago20:27

20:27

The Leader of Liverpool City Council Liam Robinson spoke to PSE’s Dan Benn about the importance of transport links being decided locally, the homelessness crisis that is only worsening across the country, the financial pressure that many councils find themselves under and lots more. Speaking about the cancellation of HS2, Liam said: “I think we’ve …

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Ep 51: TransCityRail North 2023 - Leaders Debate - How can the rail industry collaborate to drive regional growth? - brought to you by West Coast Partnership 30:56

8M ago30:56

30:56

This episode brought to you by West Coast Partnership brings together some of the leading voices in regional rail for another one of TCR North’s Leader’s Debate. This panel discuss how the rail sector can collaborate with regional economies to drive growth and increase productivity and take a further look into how transport infrastructure can play …

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Ep 50: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate 2 - Collaborative working driving affordability 32:18

8M ago32:18

32:18

The needs of customers and the industry at large forms the heart of this debate, as the panel discuss where ensuring the industry needs are in sync with the passengers needs. Of course, to deliver on these improvements, requires budget – And the panel produce a lively debate on where and how spending should be prioritised in a time of restricted bu…

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Ep 40. Is automation the future of stem cells? 14:23

8M ago14:23

14:23

In episode 40 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Lee Carpenter, who is the head of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s UK Stem Cell Bank (UKSCB). During the podcast, Lee explained what the UK Stem Cell Bank is and the significance of its work, what its future holds and some of the opportunities in the …

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Ep 49: TransCityRail North 2023 Leaders Debate - Putting Passengers First - Brought to you by Mott MacDonald 27:43

8M ago27:43

27:43

Join us in our first leaders debate from TransCity Rail North 2023, brought to you by Mott MacDonald, where our panellists discuss how putting passengers first can reframe the conversation for the North and deliver better outcomes for both the industry and the passengers Panellists on this debate are; Karen Heppenstall, Head of Rail, Midlands Conne…

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Ep46. Loyalty, Covid pressures, and crucial transport connections - Tom Riordan 18:56

8M ago18:56

18:56

In 2020, most of the world stopped. People were forced to stay at home and many people were furloughed. This episode's guest, however, was thrown into the forefront of the government's response to to the Covid-19 pandemic, leading the tracing system and working alongside local and central government bodies. Host Dan Benn is joined by Tom Riordan, C…

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Ep 48. TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - AI Technology in the Rail Industry 29:22

9M ago29:22

29:22

In the final episode of our TCR South 2023 Leaders Debate series, we take a look at one of the hottest topics – AI Technology Digitising the railway, complex route networks, tight timetables and growing passenger numbers, IoT and AI artificial will play a major role in the future of the rail industry. This discussion covers all of the major talking…

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Ep 39. What makes a good NHS manager? 26:10

9M ago26:10

26:10

In episode 39 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Anthony Painter, who is the director of policy at the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), to discuss all things management within the UK health sector and NHS. During the podcast, Anthony shared some of the recent research CMI conducted in partnership with the Social Market…

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Ep 47: TransCityRail South 2023 - Leaders Debate - Southern Integrated Delivery 27:59

9M ago27:59

27:59

In episode three of our TCR South 2023 Leaders Debate series, the ambitious Southern Integrated Delivery takes centre stage. The debate looks at the southern regions huge £9 billion renewals programme and the trailblazing alliance that has been brought together to achieve it. The detailed conversation looks at how it was formed, its approach and th…

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Ep 38. Catering to Kitchen Equipment Demands: A New Era of Sustainable Rental Services 15:53

9M ago15:53

15:53

In episode 38 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by divisional director at Rental+, Jon Steward, to discuss one of the foundational elements of any good health setting. Rental+ offers the NHS cutting-edge foodservice and refrigeration equipment using a unique rental model. Elaborating on the differences between this model and …

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Ep 46: TransCityRail South 2023: Leaders Debate - How do we encourage industry collaboration? 32:31

9M ago32:31

32:31

In episode two of our TCR South 2023, Leaders Debate series, we explore collaboration and what needs to be done within the industry to adopt new solutions. The debate, brought to you by LNER was titled “How do we encourage industry collaboration and the spread and adoption of new solutions to cross-industry challenges” It touches upon the need for …

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Ep 45: TransCityRail South - Where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – Brought to you by Arup 27:20

9M ago27:20

27:20

How does rail manage in a world where every resource comes at a premium? How does it improve and drive changes in the way it does things? These are questions posed in the first Leaders Debate at this year’s Trans City Rail South event; In an era of scarce resources, where does the rail industry focus efforts to modernise and drive productivity? – B…

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Ep 44: TransCityRail South 2023 Review 20:51

10M ago20:51

20:51

In this episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast, we take a look back at this years TransCity Rail South event, review some of the key speeches and discussions with highlights from Tim Walden, Rob Thomas, Rubina Greenwood. Collaboration, technological advances, digital evolution and capital investment were key themes discussed over the one-d…

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Ep45. The importance of innovation in the Public Sector 32:25

10M ago32:25

32:25

In this episode of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn is joined by Martin Cresswell (Chair of the Lampton Group) and Shantanu Rajawat (Leader of London Borough of Hounslow Council) as they discuss the importance of innovation in the public sector. Shantanu, Martin and Dan also touch on the topic of Local Authority Trading Companies,…

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Ep 37. Does the NHS need to be rebooted? Sir David Haslam 20:35

10M ago20:35

20:35

In episode 37 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by the former chair of the National Institute for Health and Car Excellence, Sir David Haslam, to discuss the current state of the NHS and whether it needs to be rebooted. During the podcast, David discussed the piece he and David Pendleton, professor of leadership at Henley Bus…

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Ep 43: Intelligent Infrastructure and looking after the railway 27:08

10M ago27:08

27:08

Climate change and how the rail industry is tackling it, is a key question which the industry is needing to confront. But as we look towards an unpredictable future, rail is beginning to get ahead of the challenge with its continued technological advance. Network Rail is at the forefront of this, and in this episode of Rail Technology Magazine, we …

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Ep. 36 How interoperability can support the NHS's core goals, Ed Platt 24:04

11M ago24:04

24:04

In episode 36 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Omnicell’s UK professional services director, Ed Platt, to discuss interoperability in the NHS, practical examples of where it can be leveraged best, the importance of the health service's digital transformation journey and more. During the podcast, Ed discussed Omnicell’s pr…

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Ep 42: Interview with John Backway, Rail Delivery Group 38:23

11M ago38:23

38:23

This month’s podcast is with the Head of Digital Ticketing Services at the Rail Delivery Group, John Backway. The podcast covers some of the most pressing issues within the sector currently. John chats about how digital ticketing is changing how people interact with the rail network around them and how the advancing technology is making printed tic…

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Ep. 35 How to tackle health inequalities, Prof Durka Dougall & Dr Andy Knox 50:48

11M ago50:48

50:48

In episode 35 of the National Health Executive podcast, we were joined by Professor Durka Dougall who is the chair of The Health Creation Alliance and Dr Andy Knox who is Associate Medical Director at Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. In the episode we spoke about population health, population health management, public health, hea…

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Ep 41. Danny Vaughan - Head of Metrolink in Manchester 30:05

12M ago30:05

30:05

The latest episode of the Rail Technology Magazine Podcast features Danny Vaughan, the Head of Metrolink in Manchester. Danny has worked in light rail for 25 years and has overseen expansion projects across the city – Including the recently opened Trafford Park Line. He discusses how light rail offers options and flexibility where mainline rail can…

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Ep 44 LGBT in the workplace - Carl Austin Behan 21:44

12M ago21:44

21:44

On episode 44 of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, host Dan Benn was joined by former Lord Mayor of Manchester, Carl Austin-Behan OBE. Carl spoke about everything ranging from his time in the RAF, being Manchester’s first openly gay Lord Mayor, and the important work he does now, with the LGBT Foundation. Speaking on his time in the Royal Air Fo…

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Ep 34. Is the pandemic really over, Dr Matt Inada-Kim 26:33

1y ago26:33

26:33

In Episode 34 of the National Health Executive podcast, we are joined by NHS England’s national clinical director for infection, antimicrobial resistance and deterioration, Dr Matt Inada-Kim, to discuss whether the pandemic is really over, how the NHS has learnt from Covid-19 and what the NHS needs to do to prepare for the next global health incide…

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Ep 43. Organisational culture, Lucy Trueman 31:30

1y ago31:30

31:30

On episode 43 of the Public Sector Executive Podcast, Lucy Trueman, Managing Director of Trueman Change, joined host Dan Benn to discuss all things relating to organisational culture. Lucy touched on everything from how to identify the culture within your organisation and how to be aware of the messages you are sending to other employees, to the sh…

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Ep 33. How the NHS can collaborate internationally, Dr Matt Harris and Dr Nav Chana 29:06

1y ago29:06

29:06

In Episode 33 of the National Health Executive (NHE) podcast, we spoke to Dr Matt Harris who is a clinical senior lecturer in public health at Imperial College London and Dr Nav Chana who is the former chair of the National Association of Primary Care. They told us about a scheme imported from Brazil that uses community health workers to increase N…

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